physical therapist salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 73 080

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How much does a physical therapist earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time physical therapist earns an average gross salary of CHF 73 080 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 40 000 to CHF 128 191, based on 152 entries.
  • Updated 13 days ago
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

physical therapist, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 69 692
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 69 784
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 72 442
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 72 192
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 81 155
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 81 900
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 84 875
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 78 375
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 92 000
Average salary CHF 73 080

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a physical therapist relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 69 600. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 94 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

physical therapist, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 600
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 840
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 790
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 350
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 84 875
Average salary CHF 73 080
+22%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for physical therapist have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 72 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 76 800 per year.

Salary trend

physical therapist, Vaud

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 200
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 800
Average salary CHF 73 080

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a physical therapist is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 81 900 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for physical therapist, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 81 900Set up Job Alert
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 72 840Set up Job Alert
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
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  5. Building trade / Real estate
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  6. Consulting various
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  7. Education
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  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    N/A1 job
  10. Service sector in general
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Salary by cantons for physical therapist

The top two high-paying cantons for physical therapist are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

VD

Vaud

physical therapist

CHF 73 080

average salary

Salary by canton

physical therapist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 74 750
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 75 600
Basel Land average salary CHF 75 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 73 450
Geneva average salary CHF 74 623
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 75 000
Jura average salary CHF 75 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 72 973
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 70 644
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 74 750
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 66 300
Solothurn average salary CHF 78 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 75 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 72 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 73 080
Valais average salary CHF 73 850
Zug average salary CHF 83 750
Zurich average salary CHF 79 750
Average salary CHF 74 999